If I were an amoeba, I’d wish you were my twin We wouldn’t let mitosis separate us then.

If I were a little fish, I’d wish you were my fin So you could steer me to the caves that we could hide in.

If I were a jellyfish, I’d wish you were the light So you could lend to my two dozen eyes the gift of sight.

If I were a slimy frog, I’d wish you were my hop So we could flee from the world and never ever stop.

If I were a lizard, I’d wish you were my tongue You could tickle my mouth through the nights so long.

If I were a sparrow, I’d wish you were my wing We could have adventures; I’d have reason to sing.

If I were a mouse, I’d twine my tail with yours We would nibble silently through the owner’s floors.

If I were an ocelot, I’d wish you were my spots I would lick you carefully because I love you lots.

If I were an orangutan, I’d wish you were the trees I could scratch my back with you cuz I’d be full of fleas.

If I were a human, I’d wish you were the same, So that for just this once we could play evolution’s game.

The author's comments:

I wanted to write a poem that would express my love for my soul mate and how it would never die, would in fact span time itself, which is why I chose to analogize my love as something as perfect and permanent as natural selection.

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